Operating Engineers Rejoin Ontario Building Trades After 10-Year Absence

Written by Local 793 Staff

The Ontario Building Trades Council had to find room for two new chairs to add to the executive board table that presided over the council’s 66th annual convention this month. The new faces at the executive table in Windsor during the Oct. 11 to 13 convention represented the International Union of Operating Engineers, which signed on this summer after a 10-year absence, and LIUNA, which returned to the fold last December. The unions become the 14th and 15th building trades on the council. “Our members work very closely with the […]

The Ontario Building Trades Council had to find room for two new chairs to add to the executive board table that presided over the council’s 66th annual convention this month.

The new faces at the executive table in Windsor during the Oct. 11 to 13 convention represented the International Union of Operating Engineers, which signed on this summer after a 10-year absence, and LIUNA, which returned to the fold last December.

The unions become the 14th and 15th building trades on the council.

“Our members work very closely with the Labourers’ on most occasions and we prefer to have a good, friendly relationship with them,” Local 793 business manager Mike Gallagher said.

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Young People, Jobseekers Explore Pathways to a Rewarding Career

Written by Local 793 Staff

Hamilton is the next stop for OETIO and the Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fairs, which is taking place at the First Ontario Centre on October 17-18, 2023. The Ontario-wide, multi-day event brings together the best in skilled trades professionals to help young people and jobseekers explore possibilities and learn why the skilled trades are an ideal career for people who are hard-working, hands-on, passionate, and committed to positively impacting society. Seen in the photo below at the OETIO booth are (L to R) Virgil Nosè (South Central Ontario Area […]

Hamilton is the next stop for OETIO and the Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fairs, which is taking place at the First Ontario Centre on October 17-18, 2023. The Ontario-wide, multi-day event brings together the best in skilled trades professionals to help young people and jobseekers explore possibilities and learn why the skilled trades are an ideal career for people who are hard-working, hands-on, passionate, and committed to positively impacting society.

Seen in the photo below at the OETIO booth are (L to R) Virgil Nosè (South Central Ontario Area Supervisor), Carla St. Louis (OETIO Director of Indigenous Affairs and Marketing), Jeff Hewitt (OETIO Director of Training and Apprenticeship), and Aaron Pede (IUOE Local 793 Business Representative, St. Catharines).

Next, OETIO will be at LaSalle Event Centre in Windsor on October 25-26 to inspire the next generation of apprentices.

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L to R: Virgil Nosè (South Central Ontario Area Supervisor), Carla St. Louis (OETIO Director of Indigenous Affairs and Marketing), Jeff Hewitt (OETIO Director of Training and Apprenticeship), and Aaron Pede (IUOE Local 793 Business Representative, St. Catharines)

On The Road Again

Written by Local 793 Staff

Local 793 member Trent Daamen seen here operating a CAT 420 rubber tire backhoe on a road reconstruction project in Simcoe. General Contractor: Elgin Construction

Local 793 member Trent Daamen seen here operating a CAT 420 rubber tire backhoe on a road reconstruction project in Simcoe.

General Contractor: Elgin Construction

Local 793 member Trent Daamen.

Smooth Operators: Members Perform Maintenance Work in Smooth Rock Falls

Written by Local 793 Staff

Local 793 members Lionel Tremblay, Malcolm McLean and Stephan Dodier are busy working for L.T.L. Contracting Ltd., performing maintenance on an existing transmission line for Hydro One in Smooth Rock Falls.

Local 793 members Lionel Tremblay, Malcolm McLean and Stephan Dodier are busy working for L.T.L. Contracting Ltd., performing maintenance on an existing transmission line for Hydro One in Smooth Rock Falls.

Brothers Lionel Tremblay and Malcolm McLean pictured beside a Marooka carrier.
IUOE Local 793 Provincial Pipeline and EPSCA rep Charlie Peters (left) stands beside Brother Stephan Dodier.

Local 793 Condemns Terror Attack on Israel

Written by Local 793 Staff

Local 793 stands in solidarity with the Jewish people of Israel and strongly condemns the devastating attacks carried out without warning by Hamas terrorists last Saturday. More than 1,300 innocent Israeli men, women and children were murdered and many more injured in communities surrounding the Palestinian enclave of the Gaza Strip, including at a music festival where at least 260 young people enjoying themselves on a Jewish holiday had their lives taken from them. Many Canadians were also caught up in the shocking violence, with three confirmed to have died […]

Local 793 stands in solidarity with the Jewish people of Israel and strongly condemns the devastating attacks carried out without warning by Hamas terrorists last Saturday.

More than 1,300 innocent Israeli men, women and children were murdered and many more injured in communities surrounding the Palestinian enclave of the Gaza Strip, including at a music festival where at least 260 young people enjoying themselves on a Jewish holiday had their lives taken from them.

Many Canadians were also caught up in the shocking violence, with three confirmed to have died so far. We send our deepest sympathies to the families of Ben Mizrachi, 22, Adi Vital-Kaploun and Alexandre Look, both 33. As a mark of respect for all the lives lost in these heinous attacks, flags at Local 793’s head office in Oakville are being flown at half-mast.

It is now our fervent hope that peace and stability return quickly and that innocent civilians in Israel, the Gaza Strip and the wider Middle East do not continue to pay the price for the evil perpetrated by Hamas and its supporters.

Oakville MPP Acknowledges OETIO’s Receipt of ACG Competitive Funding

Written by Local 793 Staff

Oakville MPP Stephen Crawford visited Local 793’s training institute, OETIO, to formally acknowledge receipt of the 2023 Apprenticeship Capital Grant Competitive Funding Program from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD). Funding was used to purchase eight simulator upgrades from CM Labs (four at the Oakville campus and four at the Morrisburg campus), as well as an excavator, which is expected to be delivered to Morrisburg in late October. Seen in the photo are Jeff Hewitt, OETIO Director of Training and Apprenticeship (left) and Oakville MPP Stephen […]

Oakville MPP Stephen Crawford visited Local 793’s training institute, OETIO, to formally acknowledge receipt of the 2023 Apprenticeship Capital Grant Competitive Funding Program from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD).

Funding was used to purchase eight simulator upgrades from CM Labs (four at the Oakville campus and four at the Morrisburg campus), as well as an excavator, which is expected to be delivered to Morrisburg in late October.

Seen in the photo are Jeff Hewitt, OETIO Director of Training and Apprenticeship (left) and Oakville MPP Stephen Crawford at the IUOE Local 793 head office in Oakville.

The Apprenticeship Capital Grant Competitive Funding provides capital funding for training delivery agents to upgrade their equipment and training facilities in order to keep up with evolving technology and to train apprentices on equipment that is relevant to employers.

Jeff Hewitt, OETIO Director of Training and Apprenticeship (left), and Oakville MPP Stephen Crawford at the IUOE Local 793 head office in Oakville.

Members Perform Rare and Complex Dig in Cobalt

Written by Local 793 Staff

Local 793 members are busy performing an integrity dig for TC Energy on a live natural gas mainline in Cobalt, Ont. This is a rare and very complex dig, as the slope is in excess of 15 degrees and requires precision and clear communication between the operator and his oiler. On site are Brothers Konnor Paquette (foreman), Brian Alexander (oiler/apprentice), Rick Paquette (superintendent) and Kevin Robideau (excavator operator). Brother Konnor is a 3rd generation member and Brother Rick is a 2nd generation member, proud son and grandson to retiree, Don […]

Local 793 members are busy performing an integrity dig for TC Energy on a live natural gas mainline in Cobalt, Ont. This is a rare and very complex dig, as the slope is in excess of 15 degrees and requires precision and clear communication between the operator and his oiler.

On site are Brothers Konnor Paquette (foreman), Brian Alexander (oiler/apprentice), Rick Paquette (superintendent) and Kevin Robideau (excavator operator). Brother Konnor is a 3rd generation member and Brother Rick is a 2nd generation member, proud son and grandson to retiree, Don Paquette.

L to R: Konnor Paquette (foreman), Brian Alexander (oiler/apprentice), Rick Paquette (superintendent) and Kevin Robideau (Excavator operator).

Members Working at Heights in Ottawa

Written by Local 793 Staff

Local 793 member and tower crane apprentice Shawn Heath operates a Terex 415 tower crane while working for Bellai Alliance on the new Ottawa Public Library at Albert and Commissioner Streets. The estimated cost of building the new mega-library, which officials promise will be a “world-class” facility, is $174.8 million.

Local 793 member and tower crane apprentice Shawn Heath operates a Terex 415 tower crane while working for Bellai Alliance on the new Ottawa Public Library at Albert and Commissioner Streets. The estimated cost of building the new mega-library, which officials promise will be a “world-class” facility, is $174.8 million.

Local 793 member and tower crane apprentice Shawn Heath operates a Terex 415 tower crane while working on the new Ottawa Public Library.

Happy Thanksgiving Long Weekend From Local 793

Written by Local 793 Staff

The officers, executive board members and staff of IUOE Local 793 would like to wish all our members and their families a Happy Thanksgiving long weekend. Thanksgiving is a time that brings family and friends together around the table to enjoy good food, each other’s company and most importantly, celebrate all we have to be thankful for. Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, and relaxing Thanksgiving long weekend. Please note that all offices will be closed Monday, October 9, 2023. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

The officers, executive board members and staff of IUOE Local 793 would like to wish all our members and their families a Happy Thanksgiving long weekend.

Thanksgiving is a time that brings family and friends together around the table to enjoy good food, each other’s company and most importantly, celebrate all we have to be thankful for.

Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, and relaxing Thanksgiving long weekend.

Please note that all offices will be closed Monday, October 9, 2023. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

Exploring the Skilled Trades in Sudbury

Written by Local 793 Staff

Many young people explored the skilled trades and the in demand opportunities of the industry at the Level Up! jobs fair in Sudbury. Level Up! is a series of dynamic, multi-day career fairs highlighting the 144 skilled trades. Over 25,000 students in grades 7 to 12, as well as parents and jobseekers, have the opportunity to learn about these trades through interactive exhibitions and hands-on activities while hearing directly from tradespeople and local employers.

Many young people explored the skilled trades and the in demand opportunities of the industry at the Level Up! jobs fair in Sudbury.

Level Up! is a series of dynamic, multi-day career fairs highlighting the 144 skilled trades. Over 25,000 students in grades 7 to 12, as well as parents and jobseekers, have the opportunity to learn about these trades through interactive exhibitions and hands-on activities while hearing directly from tradespeople and local employers.

Many young people explored the skilled trades and the in demand opportunities of the industry at the Level Up! jobs fair in Sudbury.
Eric Giroux, Northeastern Area Supervisor at IUOE Local 793, showing a young student what it’s like to operate an excavator.